7.2 million Nigerians could face key health, humanitarian, and development programme challenges following the United States’ decision to withdraw from dozens of United Nations and non-UN international organisations. The decision followed a review of all international intergovernmental organisations, conventions, and treaties in which the United States is a member or financially supports. UN humanitarian and development data indicate that about 7.2 million Nigerians currently depend on assistance supported through UN-coordinated programmes, particularly in health care, reproductive health, humanitarian response, protection and climate-related interventions. The White House defended the decision as part of a broader effort to “restore American sovereignty”. The White House did not provide country-specific assessments of the impact of the withdrawals.

Source: The Guardian January 08, 2026 13:39 UTC